Francesca Malaband

Talent Placement Specialist

​I started working in the industry when I was 16 years old at a local pub. After a few months, I decided I wanted to venture out into the city of Birmingham and so I worked as a runner at Bella Italia, whilst training to be a waitress. It was hard… And I’m pretty sure my manager hated me, but I fell in love with the industry and never wanted ...

Rosina Bucknall

Director of Talent Placement

With 18 years hospitality recruitment experience it is fair to say that I am CONTRACT CATERING CRAZY! From placing Senior Management and Directors into shiny new roles to overseeing our casual support opportunities across B&I/Commercial/Education/Events I ta...

Rachael Davies

Senior Talent Placement Specialist

​I started my career within recruitment back in 2006, as a Resourcer. I loved matching the skill sets of candidates to client job descriptions, and I quickly established myself as the go-to person for sourcing the best talent in the market.In 2008 I progressed to a Recruitment Consultant, then a Senior Consultant; the pas...

George Murdoch

Talent Placement Specialist - Edinburgh

​Originally from North London, I have now lived in Edinburgh for 23 years. In that time I have worked in some of the city’s best loved restaurants, gaining vast knowledge and experience along the way. From 2013 to 2016 I worked in the stunning Boath House hotel in Nairn, a beautiful part of Scotland situated on the Moray coast. The hotel held...

Nick Ford

Talent Placement Specialist

​I was born and raised in south London, and I began my career in hospitality in 2004, working for a distinguished comedy club. My first responsibilities included greeting guests, showing them to their tables and helping with clearing. After following my instincts and subsequently joining the bar team, I fell in love with the hospitality indus...

Tony Guidoboni

Talent Placement Specialist - London and South East

I have worked in Hospitality Recruitment for the last 18 years and built up a solid network of clients and candidates alike. I specialise in Permanent Chef Recruitment focusing mainly within Corporate Business and Industry; Law Firms, Banks, Investment etc.

Stephanie Hall-Tarling

‪In-house Recruitment and Onboarding Manager

​Having spent my whole adult life in high-end hospitality in South Africa, after I moved to England I was lucky enough to be able to join the Off to Work team.I began my journey at Off to Work as an Operations Manager, getting to know and understand the UK hospitality market, our amazing clients and casual team members. T...

Jean-Yves Henaff

Talent Placement Specialist for London and the North

​My career in the hospitality industry goes back more than 25 years – I baked my very first cake at the tender age of 6! I arrived in London many years ago and started my working life as a Chef. After few years spent in the kitchen, I moved into front of house and worked for Michelin Star restaurants, as well as Boutique Hotels to Contract Ca...

Adrian Spooner

Senior Talent Placement Specialist

I began my career in the hospitality industry training as a Chef, then progressing into Operations for two of the largest contract caterers. In 2010 I then pivoted into  hospitality recruitment, and 13 years later have re-joined Off to Work to diversify and develop Talent Placement within the Educati...

Rob Rolfe

Talent Placement Specialist

My life pre-recruitment was spent in the kitchen for 23 years, starting as an Apprentice Chef learning the craft working my way up to Head Chef leading brigades.  From fine dining and casual restaurants, to pubs, private members clubs and corporate catering I have experienced many diff...

Jean Betts

Talent Placement and Operations Specialist

​I am originally from South Africa and have always worked in the Hospitality industry, starting way back when I was waitressing while studying. I then worked in restaurant management and ended up as Regional Trainer for a well known South African restaurant group.I moved over to the UK in 2003 and wanted a change in pace ...